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Parvis de Notre-Dame de Paris: the former underground parking lot transformed into an indoor promenade

With Notre-Dame Cathedral due to reopen in December 2024, the area around the building is to be redeveloped, with work scheduled to start in autumn 2025. While the creation of a large square is on the agenda, the City of Paris also reveals that the underground parking lot, located beneath the forecourt, will be transformed into an "interior promenade". We tell you all about it.

Weather: A cloud of Sahara Sand is forecast for the whole of France

Since the beginning of this week, an unusual meteorological phenomenon has been crossing France: a cloud of sand from the Sahara, carried by winds across the Mediterranean. Already present in the Occitanie region, this cloud will spread to Paris and the whole of the Île-de-France region from Wednesday, October 16, 2024. This veil of dust will affect air quality, while further incursions are expected next week.

Thunderstorms: Paris and Ile-de-France under yellow alert this Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Thunderstorm warning and risk of heavy rain and flooding this Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in several French departments. In today's bulletin, Météo France has placed 5 of France's départements under orange vigilance for rain, flooding and flooding, and 38 others under yellow, including Paris, Essonne, Yvelines, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne and Val-d'Oise. We take a look at the weather forecast for the next few hours.

TGV Paris-Berlin: the new direct service, sales start at €59

Alert, tickets for the TGV Paris-Berlin are now on sale. This new direct TGV, which will start operating on December 16, 2024, will link Paris to Berlin in just eight hours, marking a major step forward for low-carbon mobility between France and Germany. This daily link, initiated by SNCF and Deutsche Bahn (DB), aims to meet the needs of business travelers and slow mobility enthusiasts.

Weather: showers back in Paris, should ex-hurricane Leslie be feared in the Ile-de-France region?

After a short respite and a few sunny days, bad weather returns to the Île-de-France region this October 16, 2024. As ex-hurricane Leslie, transformed into a low-pressure system, continues to make its way across France. Stormy precipitation is expected in the southeast. Is there cause for concern in Ile-de-France?

Val-de-Marne: where is the best 2024 baguette in the department?

Do you live in Val-de-Marne and are looking for the best baguette in the département? Then look no further than the 2024 results for the best baguette in 94.

Paris: the most polluted metro and RER stations

Which stations are the most polluted in Paris and the Île-de-France region? While the subject worries many travelers, Airparif is publishing this Tuesday, October 15, 2024 a comprehensive map detailing fine particle pollution levels recorded in 426 station platforms and metro and RER stations.

Visit of the King of the Belgians to Paris: Georges V station closed and disruptions announced

The King of the Belgians, Philippe, and Queen Mathilde will be in Paris for a state visit from Monday October 14 to Wednesday October 16, 2024. During these three days, some disruption is expected on Parisian transport and roads, particularly around iconic landmarks. The royal couple will be received by President Macron for an official ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe, resulting in some restrictions.

The comet of the century, Tsuchinshan-Atlas, visible to the naked eye! How and when can you see it?

Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas, dubbed the comet of the century, has been visible to the naked eye in the northern hemisphere since Friday October 11, 2024. Still observable until Monday October 21, it offers a fascinating spectacle just after sunset. We give you all the tips you need to admire or even photograph it.

20km de Paris: we were there, we ran, we tell you all about this legendary race

This Sunday, October 13, 2024, while many Parisians were still sleeping in, Sunday joggers and other amateur runners gathered around the Iron Lady to start the 46th edition of the 20km de Paris.

Alain Ducasse to transform the Maison du Peuple in Clichy-la-Garenne into a temple of gastronomy

Alain Ducasse has taken over the Maison du Peuple, in Clichy-la-Garenne, with the ambition of transforming it into a temple of gastronomy.

Did you know? The ring road, once inhabited by the poorest of the poor, was called the Zone.

Before it became a huge thoroughfare around the capital for motorists, the Paris ring road had a less than glorious past. At the edge of the city, between Paris and the suburbs, this space was long nicknamed the Zone, the only place where the poorest could find housing.

Navigo pass increase: a new rate hike to 89 euros in 2025?

Navigo pass fares are set to rise again next year. A further increase of 2.8% is due to take place in January 2025, bringing the Paris region public transport pass to 88.80 euros per month.

Grand braderie des Jeux de Paris 2024 in front of the Hôtel de Ville this Saturday

To mark the third edition of its "Portes Ouvertes" event, the Hôtel de Ville de Paris is hosting a major "braderie des Jeux". Join us this Saturday, October 12, 2024 on the forecourt to stock up on bargains!

Soccer: the Paris FC club bought by the Arnault family, soon a derby in Ile-de-France!

Paris FC is about to enter a new era! The soccer club from the south of Paris, which is currently struggling to fill its Charléty stadium, is to be bought by the Arnault family, head of the LVMH group and the Red Bull brand, raising hopes of a derby with PSG in the near future!

Tennis: Rafael Nadal announces his retirement in November 2024

The announcement was expected: Rafael Nadal will retire from tennis in November 2024, after the Davis Cup. A career that ended on a high note with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, despite results that didn't a match the rest of his palmarès.

Charles Aznavour: concerts in the metro to celebrate the singer's 100th birthday

This year, Charles Aznavour would have turned 100. While a biopic on the singer is due for cinema release this autumn, RATP has decided to celebrate the centenary of the artist's birth with a series of free concerts in the metro this Thursday, October 10, 2024. Click here for the day's program!

Storm Kirk: Outdoor activities banned in Seine-et-Marne and school transport suspended

The Seine-et-Marne prefecture has banned all outdoor activities from midday on Wednesday October 9 until midday on Friday October 11, due to the arrival of Storm Kirk. Heavy rain, strong winds and the risk of flooding are expected, particularly along the Grand Morin. In addition, the prefecture has announced that school transport will be suspended this Thursday, October 10.

Hurricane Kirk: red alert for flooding in Seine-et-Marne, the Grand Morin aval under close surveillance

The bad weather caused by Hurricane Kirk is making itself felt in the Île-de-France region. This Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10, 2024, the Seine-et-Marne département, to the east of the Paris region, has been placed under vigilance rouge for flooding, in addition to vigilance orange for rain and flooding.

Winter truce: dates and protections in force for winter 2024-2025

Every year, the winter truce is put in place, preventing tenants from being evicted from their homes during the coldest months of the year. Here are the dates to remember for winter 2024-2025.